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How to get fromFresno to San Carlosby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Fresno to San Carlos by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, Caltrain

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to Gilroybus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain train South County
    5h 7m
    $25–42

  2. Bus, line 22 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the bus from King & Virginia to Palo Alto Transit Centerbus bus 22
    5h 36m
    $23–41

  3. Drive 174 mi

    1. Drive from Fresno to San Carloscar car 174 mi
    3h 7m
    $32–46

  4. Fly, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane FAT - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Carlos Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    3h 36m
    $193–478

Fresno to San Carlos by bus, foot, and train

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and San Carlos, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fresno, CA to El Camino Real & San Carlos Ave via San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephant, King & Virginia, and Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9 in around 5h 36m.

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